Saturday, May 13, 2017

Description: Join Great Plains Theatre from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for an afternoon of anime appreciation! Greg Ayres and Gareth West, voice actors from Sentai Filmworks, will be speaking about their work and the intricacies of voice acting while viewing productions on which they've worked. There will also be a special preview of the pilot for Great Plains Theatre Academy's newest project, Redhawk: An Original Series. Admission is by donation. Submitted by: Kim McDowell Great Plains Theatre

Description: 5:00pm to 6:00pm: The Best Medicine is an all-youth improv troupe that performs family-friendly comedy sketches and improv games. You'll enjoy the quick-wit of our young actors, and realize that laughter really is The Best Medicine. $5 admission Submitted by: Kim McDowell Great Plains Theatre

Description: The Golden Gnome Awards, Abilene's popular local film festival is back after a three year hiatus. The PLAIN GREAT PLAYERS, invites submissions of a short film with the following requirements: Theme: Mistakes were made. Anyone can submit. All submissions must be PG. Length - 3-7 minutes Format - Digital, deliverable via computer. Each submission must include: Items: 1-6 items from a receipt from a local store. Receipt must accompany your submission. Actions: (pick 3) hypnosis, wink, stretching, mailing a letter, pirouette, cutting, gluing, 'peace' sign. Phrases: (pick 2) "Hot potato". "Well, what do you want me to do?" "You look like someone I know." "That's gonna leave a mark." Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2017. Films will be viewed and judged by a panel as well as by the audience Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Great Plains Theatre. Cash prizes made possible by a generous donation from Eagle Communications. First prize is $200 Second prize is $100 and Third prize is $50. Audience favorite will receive a major award, to be announced. Submitted by: Kim McDowell Great Plains Theatre

Upcoming Events

Kansas Public Radio and Maceli’s are hosting their second Songwriters Showcase, featuring local musicians Colin Halliburton, Sky Smeed and Kelly Hunt.

Join us on Saturday, March 3, at Maceli's (1031 New Hampshire St). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Sky Smeed is a well-known local Americana singer-songwriter who has often been compared to Neil Young and Gram Parsons. Colin Halliburton, who often performs under the musical moniker The Roseline, describes his music as "alt-country bummer music, with a hint of hope." Accompanied by her 1920s tenor banjo, Kelly Hunt’s songs meld traditions of folk, blues, classic country, and old-time music for a sound that is all her own.

Tickets are $10 at the door and advance tickets are available for $10.50 at macelis.com. The musicians are generously donating their time and talent to the concert, and proceeds will benefit KPR. Beverages will be available for purchase at the event.

Description: Experience a rare journey through Celtic music in the hands of world-renowned piper Fred Morrison. In Kansas City for one evening only, Mr. Morrison, a native of West Scotland, possesses a repertoire rooted in the music of his father's native South Uist, in the outer Hebrides. Although his first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes and reelpipes, and Irish Uilleann pipes. All of this music is expertly woven into a musical adventure that reaches back centuries and forges links to Celtic cousins in Brittany and northwest Spain. Fred is joined by members of Kansas City's own award-winning St. Andrew Pipes & Drums for an unforgettable evening of music. Limited tickets are available so purchase in advance to assure your seat. Tickets may be available at the door. Submitted by: Zach Cochran Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes & Drums

Description: KU Natural History Museum & Free State Brewing Co., A Science on Tap Event: Early Life Experiences, Trauma, and Hope With Dr. Jackie Counts, Director of KU’s Center for Public Partnerships & Research Science on Tap Wednesday, February 21 7:30pm Free State Brewing Company Early life experiences may have long-lasting effects on individuals’ relationships and health. Dr. Jackie Counts, Director of KU’s Center for Public Partnerships & Research will lead a discussion about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. You will have an opportunity to learn your own ACE score and come away with tools to promote hope and resilience. More information at biodiversity.ku.edu. Submitted by: KU Biodiversity KU Natural History Museum